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    Chinese Grammar

    Counting seasons with 季 (jì)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 季

    Explanation

    The measure word 季 (jì) is used to count seasons of a television show, sports league, or similar series. It functions similarly to the English word "season" and typically appears after a number or demonstrative, as in 新一季 (a new season).

    Examples

    • 这部剧的新一季终于要开播了。

      Zhè bù jù de xīn yī jì zhōngyú yào kāibō le.

      The new season of this show is finally about to premiere.

    • 第三季的收视率比前两季都高。

      Dì sān jì de shōushìlǜ bǐ qián liǎng jì dōu gāo.

      The third season's ratings were higher than the first two seasons.

    • 我还没看完上一季，别给我剧透。

      Wǒ hái méi kàn wán shàng yī jì, bié gěi wǒ jùtòu.

      I haven't finished watching the last season yet; don't spoil it for me.

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